| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $229.61 | 5.475% | $242.1811 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.49 | 5.453% | $179.7868 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.27 | 11.251% | $58.1509 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.33 | 5.528% | $253.6154 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.57 | 10.668% | $241.887 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 9.438% | $60.8585 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.43 | 11.578% | $230.3305 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.31 | $1,266.8102 | $1,266.82 | $1,266.85 | $1,266.90 | |